Account Executive - Online Military Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • St. Louis, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the St. Louis, MO territory in a unique community-based opportunity. This role involves supporting Grand Canyon University students from application through the completion of their first few classes. The Account Executive will identify and implement event/activity plans, build awareness of online academic programs, drive inquiry generation, and shape high-impact partnerships. The role requires providing exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners, and working independently to support students through the admissions process and guide them towards a successful online learning experience. This is a community-based role with ambitious targets, requiring out-of-the-box critical thinking and a passion for serving others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Clear communication skills (in person, in writing, and on the phone).
• Well developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry related professional experience (enrollment, recruiting, counseling)
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory.
• Building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation.
• Shaping high impact partnerships for your territory.
• Executing daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value.
• Providing exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners on their journey to enrollment.
• Championing the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
• Supporting prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage at the Doctorate degree program level for employees.
• Generous tuition benefits for employee's spouse, children and dependents.
• Stable income with a good salary.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level